Joe Biden’s “unity” task forces were created to bring the progressive wing of the Democratic Party into the fold after the sting of Bernie Sanders’ defeat.
Another flashpoint over marijuana ended similarly: Sanders’ team argued in private meetings that they should legalize cannabis, but that idea was rejected. One task force member described the disagreements over qualified immunity and pot as “huge battles,” and multiple people involved said the criminal justice panel presented some of the biggest challenges for compromise.
On several other task forces created by Biden and Sanders, progressives celebrated Wednesday that they won concessions, nudging allies and aides to the presumptive Democratic nominee to the left on climate change, immigration and economic policy. But they struggled to persuade Biden’s team on criminal justice policy beyond what he has already embraced.
At the same time, the task force's criminal justice recommendations suggest that Biden supporters are confident that the Sanders wing will back him in the end despite his refusal to budge, given the alternative.
Sounds like democracy.
Joe Biden is Trump Lite. Dump him! Surely the Dems can come up w better than this dinosaur w dementia
Under a Biden presidency weed will still be illegal and cops will still get a pass for assaults/murders. this is an example for why Trump will beat Biden. The arrogance of the Democratic party that Bernie supporters will just fall in line and vote for him anyway.
That's called a compromise. Lost in today's world of pouty, feet stamping, 'arguments'.
Why you trying to start stuff?
Politico, why don't you just go ahead and endorse Trump?
While liberals cry foul, the right move was not to end the shield immunity. That would mean every cop for everything thry do could be personally sued. Every trafgic stop lawsuit, every time they show up to a call lawsuit they 800,000 familes sued daily good job liberals.
But this wasn’t during Biden’s term about pot.., it was during Trump’s term🤔 many states have legalized it and Biden isn’t President now, it’s Trump , hello 👏👏
Make your point and take what you can get. Biden is a 78 year old left of center moderate. He is what he is. He is blazingly liberal compared to anyone in the WH in the last 50 years so if he isn't as liberal as FDR I can live with it.
Bernie would have been better.
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We're not required to support him.
At the very least, .JoeBiden should commit to *decriminalize* cannabis, like NY, NJ & other jurisdictions that haven't outright legalized have done, and clear past marijuana convictions. *THAT* much shouldn't even be controversial. Hello .jomalleydillon
Im voting 🗳 BIDEN ✅ 2020 🇺🇸
Who is writing this article.? I bet it’s someone in the Trump camp trying to divide the Democratic Party. It’s not gonna work this time around
We'll see who gets rolled in November. DemExit NeverBiden
I don't care. Until Trump is gone, I don't care.
Get rid of Trump, apply pressure to Biden for things we want. He'll respond.
Taking care of the Prison Nation by feeding it warm bodies from continued marijuana prohibition... why?
The DNC is now forever corrupt... and MSM marginalized Bernie. - AGAIN. ..wouldn't have been 'defeated' had their been a FAIR GAME. F'n cheaters.
Don't forget MedicareForAll there is a HUGE disconnect here. Even though a Majority of democrats polled support M4A the democratic party is still working for the for-profit health care industry. This HAS to change dems need to work for US the people Not donors & corporations
Sooooo not unity?
Vote for Joe Biden and the status quo!
You’re joking right? Credibility much?
It’s called negotiating..Each side compromises...
Cool article...let’s talk about the alternative?
No Tax Return - No Debate. Thomas Friedman: Biden Should Not Debate Trump Unless …
BidenIsDone
that's one way of putting it. Another way of putting it is to say that there are plenty of areas in which the left moved Biden, including but not limited to climate change policies.
🤷🏼♂️ it’s this or a traitor
Nobody wants tax increases now either in this economy. Better luck in 2024 Democrats.
This is trash. WTF is wrong with Politico?
It’s not a done deal
'got rolled,' what a dumb way of characterizing it.
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